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The transformation of the global agrifood system is characterized by the increasing importance of food safety and quality standards. This trend is challenging farmers in countries like Guatemala, who often lack necessary skills and assets. We contribute to the ongoing discussion about the impact...
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Heterogeneity in product standards across World Trade Organization (WTO) members adversely affects the international …. The Uruguay Round has seen the incorporation of international standards in both the Agreement on Technical Barriers to … device. Despite many benefits that international standards may offer, WTO's attachment to international standards has been …
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The paper develops a composite index of GMO standards restrictiveness for 60 countries, assigning objective scores to six different regulatory dimensions. Using this index and its components, we empirically investigate the political and economic determinants of GMO regulations. Results show that...
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